Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
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Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Style | Zhongni |
| Size | Length (Whole 123 cm, Strings 113 cm); Width (Forehead 17.5 cm, Shoulder 18.7 cm, Tail 13.5 cm); Thickness 5 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Body | Chinese parasol top; Chinese fir bottom |
| Accessories | Mother-of-pearl inlay markers; Buffalo horn tuning pegs; Feet in the form of plum blossom |
| Lacquer Characteristics | Top lacquered in black; bottom lacquered in black and chestnut layers. The body shows “bovine fur” and “water-ripple” crack patterns. The bottom of the forehead shows some evidence of a “cracked ice” pattern. |
| Inscription | [Chinese inscription] 軫池下方篆書「秋水」 |
| Collector's Note | Qiushui was acquired in the 1990s. It was named by Mr Tung Wah-keung and inscribed by Mr Tong Chek-sing. It is said to emit a mild fragrance when playing it, which encourages qin students to learn the instrument in earnest. |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
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Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date of Death | 1368-1644 |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Material Type | Image |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
Other photos
Qiushui (1)
This qin, named Qiushui, was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was acquired by Ng Ying-wai in the 1990s. The photo shows the front of Qiushui in Zhongni style.
| Date | 1368-1644 |
| Material Type | Image |
| Object | Musical instrument |
| Collection | The Legend of Silk and Wood: A Hong Kong Qin Story |
| Source | Courtesy of Ng Ying-wai |
| Repository | Ng Ying-wai |
| Note to Copyright | Copyright expires |
| Accession No. | lcs-hkqs-0012 |
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